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Sub to an owned owner financed property

Sebastian Butler
Posted Feb 25 2024, 19:00

Can you sub to an existing property you own that is currently owner financed? I am looking to start wholesaling owner financed deals and most people want to sell to an investor or end buyer. This could potentially get around that issue. Was curious if anybody does this or if it is even possible.

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Replied Feb 25 2024, 20:49
Quote from @Sebastian Butler:

Can you sub to an existing property you own that is currently owner financed? I am looking to start wholesaling owner financed deals and most people want to sell to an investor or end buyer. This could potentially get around that issue. Was curious if anybody does this or if it is even possible.

I'm not really sure what you are meaning. Can it explain it step by step?

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Replied Feb 25 2024, 23:08
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Quote from @Sebastian Butler:

Can you sub to an existing property you own that is currently owner financed? I am looking to start wholesaling owner financed deals and most people want to sell to an investor or end buyer. This could potentially get around that issue. Was curious if anybody does this or if it is even possible.

I'm not really sure what you are meaning. Can it explain it step by step?

So for example you purchase a property on favorable owner financing terms. Some time period later you want to sell that property to another investor while still under terms with the original seller. Can those terms be transferred to the new investor?

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Replied Feb 26 2024, 00:15
Quote from @Sebastian Butler:
Quote from @Ken M.:
Quote from @Sebastian Butler:

Can you sub to an existing property you own that is currently owner financed? I am looking to start wholesaling owner financed deals and most people want to sell to an investor or end buyer. This could potentially get around that issue. Was curious if anybody does this or if it is even possible.

I'm not really sure what you are meaning. Can it explain it step by step?

So for example you purchase a property on favorable owner financing terms. Some time period later you want to sell that property to another investor while still under terms with the original seller. Can those terms be transferred to the new investor?

The terms can be transferred, but you want to be very careful who you pass it on to for a lot of legal reasons.

 

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Replied Feb 26 2024, 07:55
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Quote from @Sebastian Butler:

Can you sub to an existing property you own that is currently owner financed? I am looking to start wholesaling owner financed deals and most people want to sell to an investor or end buyer. This could potentially get around that issue. Was curious if anybody does this or if it is even possible.

I'm not really sure what you are meaning. Can it explain it step by step?

So for example you purchase a property on favorable owner financing terms. Some time period later you want to sell that property to another investor while still under terms with the original seller. Can those terms be transferred to the new investor?

The terms can be transferred, but you want to be very careful who you pass it on to for a lot of legal reasons.

 
What reasons are those? Would I assume liability for non payment?

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Replied Feb 26 2024, 10:07
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Can you sub to an existing property you own that is currently owner financed? I am looking to start wholesaling owner financed deals and most people want to sell to an investor or end buyer. This could potentially get around that issue. Was curious if anybody does this or if it is even possible.

I'm not really sure what you are meaning. Can it explain it step by step?

So for example you purchase a property on favorable owner financing terms. Some time period later you want to sell that property to another investor while still under terms with the original seller. Can those terms be transferred to the new investor?

The terms can be transferred, but you want to be very careful who you pass it on to for a lot of legal reasons.

 
What reasons are those? Would I assume liability for non payment?
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Replied Feb 26 2024, 23:39
Quote from @Account Closed:  @Clay Watson:

It's a smart way to get around the usual selling to an investor or end buyer. Some folks do this to start wholesaling owner financed deals. 

Just make sure you're clear on the legalities and terms with the current owner. It's doable, but you'll want to dot your i's and cross your t's.

Very, very bad information. You two deserve each other. ;-)

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Replied Feb 27 2024, 11:44
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Sure, you can sub to an existing property you own that is currently owner financed. It's a smart move to explore this option for wholesaling owner financed deals, as it can help you work around the challenges of selling to an investor or end buyer.

Many investors do this, and it's definitely possible. Just make sure to review your existing financing agreement and possibly consult with a real estate attorney to ensure everything is in order.


Please don't wholesale subject to deals. If you don't understand the reasons why, you shouldn't be near a subject to deal. 

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Replied Feb 27 2024, 11:47
Quote from @Sebastian Butler:

Can you sub to an existing property you own that is currently owner financed? I am looking to start wholesaling owner financed deals and most people want to sell to an investor or end buyer. This could potentially get around that issue. Was curious if anybody does this or if it is even possible.


You could, but you promised the seller to make payments on the note, so it's a bad idea. 

Stay in the deal and continue as the party who pays the seller using a wrap.